We are excited about the upcoming America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K, and can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Finish Line Festival! Whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone to look forward to at this year’s event.

After our racers cross the finish line, they will head to the Finish Line Festival. Here are some of the highlights:

Finish Line Festival Highlights

• Live Entertainment: Local San Diego DJ Laiq will set the tone and create the perfect post-race vibe with amazing tunes. There will be plenty of room to chill and relax or bust a move – it’s up to you! 
• SoCal Triple Crown and Streaker Area: 2024 SoCal Triple Crown champions will receive their series medal at the SoCal Triple Crown booth. While you’re there, get a massage and grab a complimentary Dunkin’ Donut and other goodies exclusively for you! Streakers can also pick up their inaugural Streaker slider medal in this area to add to their SoCal Triple Crown medal.
• Beer Garden: Relax and enjoy a complimentary beer in the Ballast Point Beer Garden. In addition, LIXIR will be serving its sustainable, regenerative, organic, zero-sugar, and gluten-free hard honey beverages. It’s the perfect way to refresh and celebrate after your run.
• Goodies and Treats: Racers will enjoy a variety of goodies in their finish line food bags, ensuring they refuel and refresh after their run. You’ll find some delicious Partners Crackers, an organic and fair trade banana from Jimbos, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, and more! We will also have canned Open Water and ice-cold Hollandia Dairy Chocolate Milk.
• Vendors and Booths: We have a variety of booths for you to check out at the Finish Line Festival as well. Be sure to come by and check out the Official Race Merch booth or say hi to the Jimbo’s Naturally team! There will be some fun booths to check out and some freebies to grab.

As you prepare for the post-race celebration, we want to remind you about race day transportation. If you are a half marathoner, be sure to get to Balboa Park in time for your start-line bus!

Transportation and Parking

• Half Marathon Buses: The only way to access the half marathon start line is via event-provided buses leaving from Balboa Park from 4:00 – 5:15 AM. No participant drop-offs are allowed at or near the start line. Your bib is your ticket onto the bus! More bus info here!
• Parking: Public parking is available throughout Balboa Park and the surrounding area. The largest parking lots are at the intersections of Park Blvd. & Zoo Place and Park Blvd. & Presidents Way. Allow yourself extra time to park on race morning. For more details, check out our helpful Finish Line Area Map.
• Sheraton Hotel Bus: Our excellent host hotel, The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, will have pre- and post-race transportation for our racers. Be sure you get on the correct start-line bus! More info about the Sheraton buses can be found here. 

Who’s Ready to Race!? We can’t wait to see you at the starting line and celebrate with you at the Finish Line Festival! Let’s Goooooo!